Ascension Sports Podcast

By Fredrick Cannon

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CONTROLLING YOUR VARIABLES: HOW TO STAY FOCUSED DURING ADVERSITY

Ascension Sports PodcastNov 22, 2022

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CONTROLLING YOUR VARIABLES: HOW TO STAY FOCUSED DURING ADVERSITY

SPORTS CAN CREATE STRESS FOR ALL THAT ARE INVOLVED: REFS, SPECTATORS, COACHES. PLAYERS TRAINERS ETC. BUT HOW MUCH OF THAT STRESS IS SELF INFLICTED? IN TODAY'S EPISODE I WILL TALKE ABOUT FINDING THE POSTIVES DURING TIMES OF ADVERSITY.

Nov 22, 202201:00:04

June 15th “Offers Eve”

2024 gems / Portal updates

Jun 17, 202259:32

JUNE 15TH "OFFERS EVE"

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WE DISCUSS THE EXCITEMENT AROUND JUNE 15TH FOR RISING HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS. WE DISCUSS 2024 PROSPECTS THAT SHOULD BE ON EVERY COACHES CALL LIST. MY ADVICE ON RECRUITMENT TO COLLEGE COACHES.

Jun 15, 202201:07:04

UNGRATEFUL PARENTS & PLAYERS: SELF REFLECT BEFORE CRITICIZING YOUR COACH AND THE REFS

ON THIS EPISODE I UPDATE MY AUDIENCE ON MY CLIENTS IN THE TRANSFER PORTAL AND THE NBA DRAFT PROCESS. I ALSO DIVE IN AND LOOK AT THE CONCERNING TREND OF TRAVEL BALL PARENTS AND PLAYERS BEING UNGRATEFUL.

Jun 03, 202230:05

Identity Crisis: Get Your Big A** In The Paint

Being A “Present Parent” support your athletes. College Coaches Spotlight! Prep School Player Spotlight. And my synopsis on High School basketball right now 🗑🚮

Jan 06, 202240:12

Being A Good Sports Parent: Types of Negative Parent Behaviors

Recap of The last week at Rise Indoor Sports. Identifying bad sporting parent behaviors.

Nov 01, 202135:06

PART 1: PULLING BACK THE MASK/BEING A GOOD SPORTS PARENT

FIND OUT ABOUT THE LATEST SPORTS PROGRAMMING AT RISE INDOOR SPORTS.

ASCENSION SPORTS CLIENTS COMMITT!

PART 1 OF MY "BECOMING A BETTER SPORTS PARENT" SERIES- PULLING BACK THE MASK

Oct 17, 202130:08

Ascension is on the Rise

My new role at Rise Indoor Sports. Transfer Portal success for Ascension Sports Clients. New college coaching hires and more.

May 06, 202129:50

Learn From My Mistakes as a Director, Family Man, Coach. How to find balance.

RIP Ritchie Davis I touch on his legacy and our friendship. Balancing AAU responsibilities and family responsibilities. Learning from My Mistakes. Things not to do as a Director.

Feb 12, 202150:08

2021 AAU Season!!!! Where should you play?

Where should a player play to maximize recruitment during the pandemic.

Feb 03, 202101:00:07

2021 AAU: Where Should I Play? How to stretch a budget if you are an AAU Director!

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Which AAU programs are getting it done during the pandemic/ How to maximize a dollar as a AAU Director.

Feb 03, 202101:00:37

SAY NO! TO THE FAKE PREP SCHOOLS.

WITH THE NUMBER OF UNSIGNED SENIORS ON THE RISE, PREDATORY PREP SCHOOLS ARE LOOKING TO CAPITALIZE. PARENTS BEWARE!!!!!

Jan 12, 202130:07

Interview with Pitt Panther Star Au'Diese Toney. Gregg Marshall/Will Wade/Sean Miller Updates.

Pitt Panther star Au'Diese Toney stopped by to talk about his basketball career and how HS prospects should handle the recruiting process.

Nov 04, 202055:24

Gregg Marshall Allegations/ VMI Racist/ Texas St. Danny Kasper steps down/ UMASS on Probation

Inappropriate behavior in college basketball. We will review allegations against Gregg Marshall HC at Wichita St. We will also look at the the racist culture at VMI and the State of Virginia's third party investigation into the schools on campus practices towards minority cadets. UMASS was places on probation for improper benefits to basketball players. And Danny Kasper steps down after racist comments were used toward Black Players.

Oct 20, 202029:56

Forever Team Felton🖤/NCAA drops two bombs that impact every recruit in 2021.

Recap of my time at Team Felton Basketball. Discussions on the NCAA rulings for one time transfers and a additional year for Fall and Winter Athletes. #GBMS #KeepAscending #NoStudentLoans

Oct 15, 202001:31:34

ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES

CORONA VIRUS IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CHANGE. NBA G LEAGUE IS ROLLING WITH THE PUNCHES AND MAKING DOPE MOVES. GRASSROOTS AND COLLEGE WILL SEE MAJOR CHANGES MOVING FORWARD.

Apr 18, 202029:46

QUARANTINE RECRUITING STRATEGIES/TRANSFER PORTAL/NCAA RULE CHANGES

2021 PROSPECTS DON'T PANIC YET. 2020 PROSPECTS HAVE A NEW SAT/ACT RULING IN EFFECT. MORE ASCENSION SPORTS CLIENTS LAND IN NEW PLACES AND MORE.

Apr 18, 202029:29

Corona Virus = Devastation

Basketball is cancelled

Mar 12, 202017:34

Mathematics 🧮 Are you spending too much money on travel sports? Player Spotlight!

Creating a family budget for travel basketball. Families need to set a budget for the cost of travel basketball to prevent going into debt for a shot at a college scholarship.

Feb 28, 202057:50

Travel Ball Culture/Choosing the Right Program/ which Circuit is best for me

Finding the the right travel ball program can be tough so let me help! Unsigned Sr? What’s the next step for Unsigned Seniors a month out from the late signing period.

Feb 21, 202001:47:60

Parental Advice

Your kids have to perform...You don’t. College Coaching Seats getting 🥵

Jan 14, 202028:25

MELO BACK/COLLEGE HOOPS UPSETS /WHOS THE BEST IN NC

I'M BACK FROM MY HIATUS ! MELO IS BACK AND COLLEGE BASKETBALL IS BACK. LETS TALK ABOUT ALL OF IT, INCLUDING UNC LOSING BY 30/ DUKE LOSING TO STEPHEN F AUSTIN AND KENTUCKY LOSING TO EVANSVILLE. GEORGETOWN RUNNING EVERYONE OFF, LETS SPEAK ON IT.

Dec 06, 201901:20:49

2020 Top unsigned prospects who are still available!

Top unsigned Seniors

Nov 01, 201933:09

HoopState in the NBA/Recruitment Updates/Reasons For Switching HS/Travelball programs

Creating a network of friends during the travel ball career/ importance of social media behavior/ player Spotlight and more

Oct 29, 201955:42

Episode 7: Player Rankings? Do They Matter?

This episode focuses on the #1 barbershop topic of grassroots sports, Player Rankings! I discuss the truths behind player rankings, the business of player rankings and the validity of player rankings.

Player Spotlights:

2020 6'1 Jacee Busick Glenn High School/ Kernersville, NC UNC Charlotte women's basketball commit

2020 6'5 Ricky Council IV Southern Durham HS/ Durham, NC

General Topic of The Day:

What is High School Basketball for? Scholarships/Winning/or just another experience?

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Sep 06, 201929:19